ArtsBuild Ontario

Let’s make 2025 the year you take your arts leadership to new heights! The deadline to apply for the Creative Spaces Mentoring Network (CSMN) 2025 cohort is fast approaching! Whether you're an arts leader looking to grow your creative space or an experienced mentor eager to share your expertise, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and take your arts practice to the next level. Applications close: January 31st, 2025 Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to be part of a supportive network of arts professionals and develop the skills to lead and grow your creative space. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ggBy7GrZ

Mentee Applications for CSMN 2025 are open! Are you an arts leader in Ontario responsible for a creative space? Apply for a chance to be mentored by an experienced professional in the Ontario arts & heritage sector! Whether you're working on a capital project or seeking to develop a creative space, this is your opportunity for one-on-one virtual mentorship and to connect with like-minded peers. To apply, fill out the application form before Friday, January 31st, 2025. Limited spots available! Apply now and take your creative space to the next level: https://lnkd.in/gZPcvUv8

Call for Mentors! Are you a professional working in the Ontario arts and heritage sector, with experience in capital projects, strategic planning, or cultural facilities? Share your knowledge and experience by becoming a Mentor with ABO’s Creative Spaces Mentoring Network! This is a unique opportunity to support arts managers and foster growth in Ontario’s arts & heritage sectors. Mentors will help shape the future of creative spaces across the province - apply for this volunteer opportunity today! https://lnkd.in/gS63nXjW For more info, contact Eva Hellreich at programs@artsbuildontario.ca

What is Social Purpose Real Estate? We need greater capacity in the sector to make more arts-focused social purpose real estate projects possible. Register today for the SPRE 101:  Understanding Social Purpose Real Estate for Arts Spaces to build your confidence in engaging in conversations about SPRE and to start thinking about your own projects! This December 11th, 2024 from 12pm - 1:30pm EST. Register today as spots are limited.: https://bit.ly/spremodule

We are now accepting applications for the Creative Spaces Mentoring Network (CSMN) 2025! CSMN connects Ontario-based artists, arts managers, & community leaders with mentors to grow their business and management skills & oversee, renew and develop creative spaces through one-on-one mentorship. Applications to be a Mentee or a Mentor are due Friday, January 31st, 2025 - find both applications here: https://lnkd.in/gujpu2CU  For questions: programs@artsbuildontario.ca

Register today for the first module in our Social Purpose Real Estate for Arts Spaces program! Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute at the School of Cities (University of Toronto), will be covering key SPRE concepts, including concept visioning, planning approvals, business and financial modeling, and site acquisition. This webinar will provide arts organizations with the introductory knowledge needed to engage in conversations about SPRE and to start thinking about their own projects. Join Matti and ArtsBuild on December 11th, 2024 from 12pm - 1:30pm EST by registering today: https://bit.ly/spremodule

Register today for the  SPRE 101: Understanding Social Purpose Real Estate for Arts Spaces module December 11th, 2024 from 12pm - 1:30pm EST! Are you a small or mid-size Canadian arts and culture organization considering undertaking a social purpose real estate project? SPRE 101 can provide you with introductory knowledge needed to engage in conversations about social purpose real estate for arts spaces, and information you can use to meet the space needs of your organization. This is the first of 8 expert-led training sessions on a variety of topics related to social purpose real estate for arts spaces provided by ABO on topics such as ownership models, community relationships, business models, and more.  While content will focus on Ontario, participants across the country are welcome to attend. You can register for this free online module with Raisa Masud, Program Officer at the Infrastructure Institute and Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute at the School of Cities (University of Toronto) here: https://bit.ly/spremodule

ArtsBuild Ontario is thrilled to introduce Social Purpose Real Estate (SPRE) for Arts Spaces. SPRE for Arts Spaces is a 3-year project that will provide arts organizations with a deepened understanding of and access to launching and managing social purpose real estate, with a focus on small and mid-size cultural organizations. SPRE is driven by current challenges, needs and innovative practices about social purpose real estate and began development in August 2024. Thank you to our incredible Advisory Committee and Leadership Circle for their guidance throughout this process. Kendra Fry Nevine Sedki Sean Lee Oliver Pauk Tonya Surman Robert Sauvey Terri-Lynn Brennan Robin Sokoloski Mojan Jianfar, RPP, MCIP Erika Hennebury, MES, MCIP, RPP Alycia Shanika Kelly Wilhelm Liza Mattimore Kadija de Paula Kelly Langgard Patrick Tobin You can learn more about this exciting project here: https://lnkd.in/gn3ufg-j With Infrastructure Institute, The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University, OCAD University, Toronto Arts Council, City of Toronto- Culture, and City of Toronto

Great Article from Spacing on establishing affordable creative spaces by one of our SPRE Leadership members Erika Hennebury, MES, MCIP, RPP

ArtsBuild Ontario (ABO) is seeking an enthusiastic and organized Project Coordinator for a year-long contract position to support a Meanwhile Spaces Pilot Project for the arts in Waterloo Region. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Coordinator will support 3 to 4 sites in Kitchener and Waterloo that will be designated for arts and creative workers who need short-term space for the creation of new works (dance, theatre, music, visual arts, community arts and arts administration) in the pilot phase of the Meanwhile Spaces project. To learn more and apply check out https://lnkd.in/gCGh4URS